Read more about Bards & Brews at the link below: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2017/08/bards-brews-returns-to-central-library.html
SamU’Elle Blackspeare is a Birmingham native. On his website, https://www.reverbnation.com/Blackspeare, SamU’Elle Blackspeare describes himself as a singer/poet and songwriter/composer “in a genre of my own.”
“I grew up studying the styles of Marvin Gaye, Al Greene, Curtis Mayfield, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Outkast, Common, Tribe Called Quest & Shakespeare to master my artistry,” he says.
As always, Master of Ceremonies Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins will deftly guide both novice and veteran poets through an evening of verse with topics that may include relationships, politics, social justice, and the availability of eclipse glasses for 2024.

The J. Clyde will be serving locally-based craft beer available for free samples to attendees 21 and older. SamU'Elle Blackspeare will begin performing at 6:30 p.m. and the poetry will begin just after 7 p.m. If you would like to make donations to support Bards & Brews, please visit www.bplonline.org.

About the Birmingham Public Library (BPL)
For additional information about the programs and services of the Birmingham Public Library, visit our website at www.bplonline.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BPL. The mission of Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality library experience to our community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment. This system—with 19 locations and serving the community for 130 years—is one of the largest library systems in the southeast.